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Breaking Down Male Stereotypes: Robert Jackson
Passing judgement on students’ learning potential based on outward appearances or dysfunction often sets boys up for failure. Keynoter Robert Jackson is all too familiar with adversity but rejected the assumption
When Students Lose Trust in Adults: Heather Forbes
Students with a history of trauma often require significant support and more relational connection with adults in order to boost their stress tolerance. Plenary Speaker Heather Forbes says educators must
Creating Empathic Learning Environments: Dr. Stuart Ablon
To help create an empathic, prosocial classroom environment, Dr. Stuart Ablon says the educator’s catchphrase should be “Remember, everybody is working on something; in our class we help each other.”
Rejecting “At-Risk” Labels: Ron Clark’s “Outside-the-Box” Methods For Achieving Student Success
Academic failure & frustration, ongoing disciplinary problems, impulsive behavior and truancy issues don’t have to be automatic strikes against students. Powerhouse educator Ron Clark’s methods of engagement have produced some
Look Who’s Coming to the Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference in Orlando!
One of our most well-received presenters over the years, the Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference welcomes bestselling author and speaker Julia Cook to Orlando in March. A former school counselor,
Less White Matter & Larger Amygdala: Steph Jensen
It can be tempting to set the same expectations for boys as we do for girls in the classroom. But keynoter Steph Jensen cautions that there are major structural characteristics
Transforming In-School Suspension Rooms into Student Support Centers: Dr. Susan Coleman
As policies trend toward reducing or eliminating exclusionary discipline methods, many districts are embracing alternative discipline strategies that address root causes of misbehavior. Dr. Susan Coleman advocates for creative, tailored solutions
Strategies to Improve Working Memory in the Classroom – Webinar Jan. 16th
During this 90-minute webinar, Dr. Bryan Harris will give attendees an in-depth understanding of what working memory is and how it affects students’ ability to remember and use relevant information
Replicating “IT-ability” for Building Rapport with Students: Dr. William Noel
Creating relationships that lead to a welcoming and productive learning environment can be replicated, according to Dr. William Noel. He also says that being “PASIYV” goes a long way in
Mindfulness in Education: Improving Focus, Attention & Achievement – Joree Rose
Students who have been instructed in “mindfulness” experience increases in test scores and executive functioning – as well as in focus and attention – while showing decreases in stress, anxiety,
Gerry Brooks: Communication, Chocolate & Little Debbie – Promoting Positive School Culture
Principal and YouTube Sensation Gerry Brooks says that changes to climate and culture in a building do not have to be dramatic. Instead, a gesture as simple as making chocolate
Regulating the Relationship Between Pain & Suffering: Brad Chapin
Students with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges – especially trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD are faced with increased, yet inescapable levels of pain and discomfort. Self-regulation